Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society
Analysis
Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Kirby. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00027726). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society reported income of £13k and spending of £12k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £12k to £13k (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shinfield Voluntary Car Service (£13k), Mole Valley Women's Institute (£13k) and Church Milton Community Association (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To assist in the saving of human life in cases of shipwreck, fire and other dangers, in the North West.To recognize the actions of persons instrumental in saving, or attempting to save human life from danger, by the granting of medals, parchments and certificates.To encourage the teaching of techniques and methods of rescue and lifesaving on land, sea and in the air.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shinfield Voluntary Car Service | Reading | £13k |
| Mole Valley Women's Institute | Surrey | £13k |
| Church Milton Community Association | Sittingbourne | £13k |
| Porlock Village Hall | Minehead | £13k |